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Piano Moving for Schools and Universities
PianoSpeed provide specialist piano moving for schools, colleges and universities across London, Surrey and GB mainland, with a piano-trained crew and full insurance for every instrument.
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Uprights, grands and concert grands in educational settings
Schools carry a wide range of instruments: compact uprights in practice rooms, full-size studio uprights in classrooms, baby grands in music suites, and concert grands in main halls and performance spaces. A university music faculty may have dozens of pianos across several buildings. PianoSpeed move all of them.
Whether you need a single classroom upright relocated during summer works, a concert grand shifted for an end-of-term performance, or an entire music department reorganised over the school holidays, every instrument is handled the same way: a piano-trained crew, the right equipment, a fitted transit cover, and a fixed price confirmed before the day. Get an instant fixed price at book.pianospeed.com or call 020 7164 0000 to discuss a multi-piano programme.
- All piano types: uprights, baby grands, grands and concert grands
- Fully insured to the instrument's value
- Fixed price online, no site survey needed
ACCESS AND LOGISTICS
Navigating school and university buildings
Old school buildings present specific challenges. Stage risers in the main hall, music suites reached by narrow Victorian staircases, basement practice rooms with low ceilings, and side entrances that are too tight for a piano on a skid board are all familiar territory for our crews. New university buildings often have service lifts and loading bays, but these need to be booked in advance and are not always large enough for a concert grand.
We assess the route and access from the information you give us online or by phone, and confirm the method before we arrive. Stairs and additional floors are chargeable, and the cost is calculated automatically in the online quote. For locations where a piano cannot be carried up the stairs, we can arrange a crane or external hoist lift, with the method and price confirmed before the day.
TRANSIT PROTECTION
How we protect a school piano in transit
Every upright travels in a triple-thickness fitted transit cover strapped to a padded piano board. Every grand is moved on its side on a padded skid board, wrapped in a fitted transit cover, with the legs and pedal lyre in individual padded bags inside a heavy-duty crate. This is the level of protection a specialist piano mover provides and a general removals company does not.
Schools and universities often own instruments that are difficult or impossible to replace: a vintage Steinway in the main hall, a restored Bechstein in a faculty room, instruments donated by alumni. Every PianoSpeed move is fully insured to the instrument's value. If you have a particularly high-value or fragile instrument, tell us the make, model and approximate value when you book so we can confirm the right crew and cover.
TIMING AND PLANNING
Planning moves around the academic calendar
Most schools schedule piano moves during half-term, Easter break or the summer holidays to avoid disruption to lessons and exams. Some moves have to happen during term time, whether for a concert, a building project, or an urgent relocation between rooms. PianoSpeed work around your timetable, and we confirm your preferred dates at the time of booking.
We run one set delivery day per postcode area across London and Surrey, so you can plan around our schedule from the start. For institutions with multiple pianos or a regular annual programme, call us on 020 7164 0000 to discuss an ongoing arrangement that fits your academic year.
BOOK ONLINE OR CALL
Book a school or university piano move
For a single instrument, get an instant fixed price at book.pianospeed.com. Answer a few questions about the piano type, the collection and delivery addresses, and the access including stairs and floor level. You see the full price immediately. Piano moves start from £125, with no site survey required and no hidden charges.
For multiple pianos, a staged move across a building project, or a recurring arrangement, call us on 020 7164 0000. PianoSpeed London Limited is at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ. We cover London, Greater London, Surrey and GB mainland, with Belfast to England as a dedicated lane. Specialist piano storage between moves is available through our sister company PianoStorage.co.uk, part of the Pianospeed Group.
Questions
Can you move pianos during term time?
Yes. We can schedule moves during term time, though most schools prefer holidays or half-term to minimise disruption. We work around your timetable. Let us know your preferred dates when you book and we will confirm the right slot.
How much does it cost to move a school piano?
Piano moves start from £125. The exact cost depends on the piano type, the distance, and the access including stairs and floor level. You get an instant fixed price at book.pianospeed.com in under 60 seconds, with no site survey and no hidden charges. For multi-piano or institutional jobs, call 020 7164 0000.
Do you move concert grands for school and university performance spaces?
Yes. We regularly move concert grands for school and university halls, including Steinway, Yamaha, Bechstein and Kawai instruments. Every concert grand is moved on a padded skid board, wrapped in a fitted transit cover, with the legs and pedal lyre crated separately, and fully insured to the instrument's value.
Can you move multiple pianos in a single visit?
We can accommodate multi-piano moves and institutional programmes. Call us on 020 7164 0000 to discuss the number of instruments, the buildings involved, and a schedule that works for your institution.
Are stairs and upper floors chargeable for school moves?
Yes. Stairs and additional floors are chargeable and the cost is calculated automatically in the online quote. Where a piano cannot be carried up the stairs, for example to a stage or a first-floor music room, we can arrange a crane or external hoist lift with the method and price confirmed before the day.
Which areas do you cover for school and university piano moves?
We cover London, Greater London and Surrey, plus GB mainland. We also move pianos on the Belfast to England lane. Book online at book.pianospeed.com or call 020 7164 0000 to confirm coverage for your postcode.
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